Discover Southwest Michigan
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Explore job boards and opportunities from vetted, prominent employers throughout Southwest Michigan.
Stacking up against neighboring areas
Southwest Michigan is a growing region with career opportunities in agribusiness, advanced manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, and tourism.
Your salary may go up to 30% further*
Your house may cost up to 60% less*
Your groceries may cost up to 16% less*
*Compared to neighboring major markets including Chicago, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati. Statistics sourced from Thrive Southwest Michigan.
Southwest Michigan jobs & employers
These trusted, prominent employers offer more than just jobs; they provide opportunities to build meaningful careers and make an impact.
Whirlpool
A global leader in home appliances, Whirlpool’s global headquarters is located in Benton Harbor. The employer offers careers in management, sales, logistics and more.
Corewell Health
The largest healthcare system in Michigan, and its subsidiary insurance provider, Priority Health, employ over 60,000 people throughout the state.
Welch's
157 family-owned growers grow Welch’s Concord and Niagara grapes in Michigan’s Fruit Belt, and Welch’s continues to invest in its Lawton facility.
Indiana Michigan Power
A trusted leader in energy delivery, Indiana Michigan Power serves over 30 counties spanning 11 states, and employs more than 2000 people, including in nuclear power.
Lake Michigan College
The regional education institution has four campuses employing administrative staff, faculty and more.
Holtec
The 800-megawatt nuclear facility is poised to become the first nuclear power plant in the U.S. to restart after decommissioning, creating 600 jobs and providing clean, reliable energy to over 800,000 homes.
Midwest Energy Communications
The customer-owned electric cooperative provides electricity, propane, fiber internet and phone services to over 42,000 customers.
I came here for a job... but I was able to develop community and friendships early on, so that’s what’s kept me here.
Lydia T.
Moved to St. Joseph in 2021
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